Karl Rove to speak at Minnesota GOP convention

Ron Paul also to visit Rochester

By Matthew Stolle
Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.

When Republicans gather in Rochester on Thursday for the start of their three-day state convention, a series of dramas will make this year's convention something more than a three-day speechfest.

The convention will be held at Mayo Civic Center Thursday through Saturday. An estimated 3,000 people are expected to attend.

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At a time when the national Republican leaders are warning of a potential disaster at the polls in November, many Republicans are debating how to restore and refurbish the GOP's brand. U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn is one of two national figures who will address the state convention. The other is Karl Rove, the political strategist and architect behind President Bush's presidential electoral victories. He will speak Saturday.

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